Designer Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Feather Trim
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Feather Trim
A Hotel Group approached us to develop a designer old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: feather trim, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed designer finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Designer Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hotel Group |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The old fashioned swimming cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Feather Trim was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.
Result
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hotel Group launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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